Okay, guys, Sailor here!

First podcast: SUCCESS (well, at least we think so!).

For those who don’t know, this project has been in the works for, like, six months—no joke! Trying to get anything done during the holidays, let alone launch a whole podcast, definitely deserves a medal. But as we’ve said before, it’s all about God’s timing. (Ecclesiastes 3:1 – “For everything there is a season, and a time for every matter under heaven.”)

For those of you who record yourselves speaking regularly, major high five to you because, wow, it is HARD to watch that stuff back! I remember after we finished filming, we jumped straight into the editing process (and I now totally understand how people turn this into a full-time gig). We weren’t even a few minutes into the footage before we were cringing, laughing, and seriously wondering why we said some of the things we did.

But here’s the thing—that’s the point. We’re not going to get everything perfect, and honestly, some of what we say might not even make sense. But you know what? That’s okay. We want to be totally, unapologetically ourselves, because that’s exactly what Jesus calls us to do. So, as much as we want this podcast to sound smooth and polished, we really hope you can enjoy the messy parts too.

Quick recap: I (Sailor) got married on June 8, 2024, I work in marketing, and my husband’s an electrician. Oh, and we’re expecting a baby girl in May! Kate got married just a week later, on June 15, 2024, works in marketing too, and her husband? Yup, an electrician as well.

So, yes, that’s right—same jobs, same husbands, same exact wedding week. You can see why we thought starting a podcast together was a no-brainer, right?

When we first started talking about this podcast, I told Kate, “Our one disclaimer has to be that we’re not influencers.” (Honestly, even saying that word makes me cringe.) We’re just two daughters of the King, chatting about life as Christians—what the Bible says, and what the Lord is teaching us through His Word. (Romans 8:16 – "The Spirit himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.")

I mean, hey, I have a sociology degree, and Kate’s got an associate’s in Business/Marketing. But the real qualifications? The Bible. That’s the only source we need (who needs college, right? Just kidding... maybe a future podcast topic on that! But I digress). (2 Timothy 3:16 – "All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness.")

Alright, let’s get to it: the topic of this episode—being bold. Especially in a world that loves to twist the truth. As Christians, we’re called to be bold. (2 Timothy 1:7 – "For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.")

Being bold doesn’t mean being judgmental. It means speaking biblical truth in the face of lies and deception. It’s not always easy (and if you’re like me, sometimes keeping my mouth shut feels impossible), but it’s necessary. It’s what God calls us to do. (Ephesians 6:19 – "And also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel.")

Remember, God is a God of love, but He’s also a God of wrath. And I think a lot of churches have put that second part on the back burner in an attempt to please people (ugh, another topic I could talk about for hours!). But here’s the truth—people-pleasing isn’t biblical. We’re called to please God, not man. (Galatians 1:10 – "For am I now seeking the approval of man, or of God? Or am I trying to please man? If I were still trying to please man, I would not be a servant of Christ.")

This podcast is all about living boldly—whether it's in our faith, our calling, or just in everyday life. Being bold means sharing God’s Word straight from the source. Sometimes, it’s not going to be well received, and sometimes, people won’t like what we have to say. But here’s the thing—God’s got us. (Romans 8:31 – "What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?")

Following Jesus? Yeah, it’s not supposed to be easy. It means being humble, loving, forgiving—all while still being sinners. Thank God for His grace, right? (2 Corinthians 12:9 – "But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me.")

So, to wrap this up (because if I don’t, you’ll be reading a novel and who’s got time for that?), here’s the takeaway: Live boldly, love unconditionally, and follow Jesus wholeheartedly. (Matthew 16:24 – "Then Jesus told his disciples, 'If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross and follow me.'")